"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
news:1183733776.608368.39690@w3g2000hsg.googlegrou ps.com...
> On Jul 5, 1:28 pm, "Earle Horton" <el_anglo_burg...@usa.com> wrote:
> > The battery terminals need to be removed from the battery in order to
clean
> > them right. This requires some simple hand tools which you may or may
not
> > have. It would be good to watch someone else do it the first time. The
top
> > of the battery should be rinsed off with clean water if any battery
fluid
> > has got on it.
> >
> > I believe that the instructions for replacing the air filter are in the
> > owner's manual. If you have a new enough vehicle you will have a cabin
air
> > filter too.
> >
> > If this costs more than you want to pay, check out your local library
for do
> > it yourself books or your local community college for a basic auto
mechanics
> > course.
> >
> > Saludos cordiales,
> >
> > Earle
> >
> > "ap" <cors...@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
> >
> > news:1183650102.485625.316590@n60g2000hse.googlegr oups.com...
> >
> > > Hello all,
> >
> > > I'm planning a trip to the dealer to have the oil change done and
> > > it seems like they charge for simple things like cleaning battery
> > > terminals. Can this be done easily w/ household chemicals?
> > > What about the air filter? It has been changed once and now the
> > > car is at 45K. Not sure if it's ok to request valet to replace it
> > > after purchase.
> >
> > > I have a genuine honda battery.
> >
> > > Thanks!
> >
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>
> Can this type of cleaning be done in a place other than the dealer?
> how about at autozone or walmart.

I have done it at the side of the freeway in the middle of the night,
raining, tractor trailers flying by. To clean the battery right, you want
to mix up a dilute solution of baking soda and water to rinse and neutralize
any battery acid that is on the case. Once you secure the proper tools, you
can do a quick cleaning without the rinse step.

I have seen dealers charge $5 for this service and not even do it...

>
> Note that my battery is a honda brand.

This doesn't make any difference.

Saludos cordiales,

Earle

>
> Let me know. Thanks
>



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